About Navegaon Safari Gate
Navegaon Gate is located on the northeastern fringe of Tadoba National Park, approximately 140 km from Nagpur. Unlike the busier Moharli and Kolara sectors, Navegaon offers pristine, unhurried wilderness characterized by towering teak woodlands and seasonal streams.
It provides crucial connectivity between Tadoba’s core wilderness and the surrounding contiguous forest corridors. Sighting records at Navegaon are particularly celebrated for Indian Leopards, Sloth Bears, Gaur (Indian Bison), and thriving tiger families that inhabit the dense interior canopies.
Safari Shifts & Quota for Navegaon Gate
| Safari Shift | Winter Timings (Oct – Feb) | Summer Timings (Mar – Jun) | Vehicle Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Safari | 06:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 05:30 AM – 10:00 AM | 6 Gypsies |
| Evening Safari | 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 6 Gypsies |
Tuesday Core Closure:
Navegaon Gate is closed on Tuesdays. Buffer options nearby include Nimdhela Gate and Ramdegi-Navegaon Buffer Gate, both of which operate actively on Tuesdays.
How to Reach Navegaon Gate
From Nagpur, drive via Umred and Chimur towards Warora, then take the northeastern forest approach road to Navegaon. Total drive time is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
